UPSC IFS Syllabus 2018

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has defined the Syllabus for IFS exam in detail for the test takers. A syllabus is that portion of an examination without which the essence of preparation and participation becomes zero. To know the Syllabus is the most important part that no test taker fails to do. UPSC IFS 2018 syllabus is different for both Preliminary and Mains exam. Candidates willing to be recruited in Forestry Services should have a good understanding about the syllabus of UPSC IFS 2018. If candidates are aware of the syllabus then the preparation for the examination becomes easy and smooth. The syllabus helps in understanding the portions of the subjects that will combine to form the question paper of the UPSC IFS examination. It will also help in understanding the means of How to Prepare for UPSC IFS 2018. 

Candidates can take a look of the entire IFS Syllabus here and start preparing according to the sections and subjects defined. The detailed paper-wise UPSC IFS 2018 syllabus for the Preliminary exam and Mains examination is specified below:

UPSC IFS Preliminary Exam Syllabus 2018

Paper: I - General Studies

Economic and Social Development - Sustainable Development, Social Sector Initiatives, Poverty, Demographics, Inclusion, etc.	Indian and World Geography - Economic Geography of India and the World, Social and Physical
General Science	Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Public Policy, Political System, Rights Issues, Panchayati Raj, etc.
History of India and Indian National Movement	General Issues on Environmental Ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate Change
Current Events of National and International importance	-

Paper: II - General Studies

Decision Making and Problem Solving	General Mental Ability
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability	Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills
Comprehension	Basic Numeracy, Data Interpretation

IFS Mains Exam Syllabus 2018

General English Syllabus (Paper 1)

• Essay and Passages

• General understanding of English and everyday use of words.

General Knowledge (Paper 2)

• The syllabus of Paper 2 involves information on current events happening around the world.

• This paper includes questions based on topics such as Indian Polity, Constitution of India, History of India and Geography of Nature.

• Paper 3, 4, 5, 6 of UPSC IFS 2018 are optional subjects as opted by the candidates. Candidates have to choose any optional from the subjects like Chemistry, Agriculture, Botany, Geology, Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science, Civil Engineering, Forestry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Statistics, Zoology.